Acer EFL50 manual Entering passwords, Setting passwords

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•Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.

•When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.

•Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

•When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.

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Users Guide Aspire 3600/5500 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Taking your notebook PC with you Acer Arcade for selected modelsTroubleshooting Power management Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Securing your computerFront view An Aspire tourDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for moreIcon Description Closed front viewLeft view Right view Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRear view # Icon DescriptionBase view Aspire SpecificationsEnglish English Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysFn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work selected models only Printer does not workClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls Video DVD settingsLanguage Album Video Slideshow settingsPlaying a video file Video authoring MusicCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection BurnerAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs Data Store files simply and easilyTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings Taking the computer home What to take to long meetings Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerationsWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared selected models only Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port selected models only Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem noticesList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 EFL50 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English